CFP®-certified, key person insurance & risk mitigation financial advisors
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If your business depends heavily on one or a few key employees, you need a plan to protect against the financial impact if they leave or become unable to work. Without proper key person insurance, you risk sudden cash flow problems or difficulty covering debts tied to that individual. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, which helps them integrate insurance with your overall business strategy.
- Risk assessment focus. Ask how they identify which employees are "key" and quantify the financial risks tied to them.
- Policy structuring. Confirm they explain different insurance types and how coverage amounts align with your business needs.
- Claims and payout planning. A good advisor will discuss how benefits are paid and used to stabilize your business after a loss.
- Integration with business goals. See if they consider how insurance fits with succession planning and debt management.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel T
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Metairie, LA
Edward Jones
Daniel Toro Jr. specializes in key person insurance and risk mitigation, leveraging 13 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials to help businesses protect against financial impacts from losing key employees. Based in Metairie, LA, he works at Edward Jones, a large full-service firm offering diverse investment strategies and a fiduciary standard, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, serving clients including military, founders, and medical professionals.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Laird H
CFP®, Series 66
Apex, NC
BSG Advisers
Laird Hepburn's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address key person insurance and risk mitigation effectively, integrating these with business succession and exit strategies. Operating from Apex, NC with BSG Advisers, he offers flat-fee and hourly consulting options, serving business owners and high-net-worth clients, and emphasizes customized portfolio allocations and formal financial education, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive business-owner planning services.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $500,428
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Anthony K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Crivitz, WI
Circle R Wealth LLC
Anthony Krance is well-equipped to assist with key person insurance and risk mitigation, leveraging his 16 years of experience and CFP® certification to integrate insurance with business exit and retirement strategies. As principal of Circle R Wealth LLC, an independent firm in Crivitz, WI, he offers a 0.77% AUM fee and serves both individuals and business entities, dedicating significant time to insurance and tax planning for small businesses, which distinguishes him from advisors with a narrower focus.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $180,637
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Jonathan P
CFP®, Series 66, Series 63
Ashburn, VA
Different Investments, LLC
Jonathan Peyton's 21 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address key person insurance and risk mitigation effectively, especially for executives and business owners. His firm, Different Investments, LLC, offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary investment management, serving high-net-worth clients with tailored portfolio strategies, which distinguishes him from others by combining insurance expertise with comprehensive business and investment planning.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $429,969
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Derek W
CFP®, Series 63
Bradenton, FL
Williams Wealth Management Group, Inc.
Derek Williams specializes in key person insurance and risk mitigation, leveraging 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to help businesses protect against financial impacts from losing key employees. His firm offers a flat-fee structure with minimum fixed fees for planning and consulting, and integrates insurance strategies with retirement plans and business sale tax planning, providing a comprehensive approach compared to other advisors in Bradenton, FL.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $337,389
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